English Teacher - Dedicated Literacy - Barking and Dagenham

English Teacher – Drive Dedicated Literacy and Foundational Skills in a Supportive Community School – Barking and Dagenham

A supportive , community-oriented secondary school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a Dedicated English Teacher with a focus on improving KS3 literacy from January 2026. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral care and clear, consistent policies.

• English Specialist required from January 2026
• Barking and Dagenham-based school with a strong focus on dedicated literacy intervention.
• Ideal for a teacher who values collaborative team work and nurturing student potential in a structured environment.

You will teach KS3 and KS4 English Language and Literature , playing a key role in developing and delivering the school's dedicated literacy and reading intervention programme. The role requires a structured approach to teaching grammar and writing skills to improve foundational skills.

Experience and Qualifications

• QTS and a degree in English or a relevant literary/linguistics field.
• Experience or strong training in literacy intervention techniques.
• Commitment to a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Proven ability to deliver structured and clear instruction with excellent classroom management.

School Information

The school provides a supportive and collaborative environment, with a strong commitment to staff well-being and a manageable workload. The English department works closely with the SEN team, providing excellent resources and dedicated time for joint planning of intervention strategies.

• High level of support for SEN/EAL pupils within a nurturing school ethos.
• Collaborative department with shared resources and planning time.
• Opportunity to lead the school's dedicated literacy intervention strategy.

Salary

Paid to scale on MPS / UPS (TLR available for KS3 Literacy Lead)

Application

To apply for this English Teacher position in Barking and Dagenham, please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.